Samsung CL80 vs Sony W620

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung CL80 versus Sony W620, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the CL80 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The CL80 was revealed 24 months before the W620 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Samsung CL80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the CL80 scores versus the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung CL80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The full galleries are available at Samsung CL80 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung CL80 enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the CL80 against the W620.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the CL80 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the CL80 and W620.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older CL80 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.